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: 12 bolt rear axle decode help


krankd
Jul 6th, 09, 07:15 AM
i need help decoding this axle please. stamping on axle tube is dd0528b.casting number on housing is3852980n. date code e155. thats all i could find.i need to change the ring and pinion and i believe there are different carrier types.any help would be greatly appreciated.it now has 4.88,39-8 and i would like to go to 4.11.

TJS69
Jul 6th, 09, 09:50 AM
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/tjs69_photos/rears%20and%20gears/3or4seriescarrier.jpg

The 4.88:1 Ratio could be :
a Thick gear (3-series gear) on a 3-series carrier.
a Thin gear (4-series gear) on a 4-series carrier.
a Thin gear (4-series gear) with a spacer on a 3 series carrier. (This is not recommended.)

krankd
Jul 6th, 09, 10:25 AM
thank you very much for your reply!